
Jewish Monster Inspired Cocktails
“The Lilith”
Adam’s too-feisty first wife, who now causes wet dreams and maybe
steals babies
Something sweet and delicious with a little kick, like a spicy margarita
“The Ashmodai”
The king of the demons who was once trapped by King Solomon and forced to build the Temple
A decadent, boozy, and slightly playful Old Fashioned – think maple syrup instead of sugar or chocolate bitters instead of angostura
“The Azazel”
The spirit of the wilderness which consumes the Yom Kippur scapegoat
in Leviticus
Something leafy and strong like a mojito
“The Dybbuk”
Demons created from misdirected energy. They like to possess people.
Something sneaky and white like a White Lady or White Cosmo
“The Shayd”
Trickster spirits with human form stuck between worlds. They can be helpful – for a price.
Something spicy and ginger-based with a fresh garnish like mint or cucumber
“The King Og”
A giant who survived the flood by holding onto Noah’s ark, became king of a small nation, and then was eventually killed by Moses.
Blue Curaçao and lemonade (the sea) poured over a giant block of ice (the ark) in a tall glass with a loooong straw (Og himself)
“The Golem”
Magically enlivened clay creature summoned to protect Jewish communities.
A mudslide or spiked
hot chocolate
“The Shirika Pahnda”
A bathroom demon that attacks those who go too loudly and spies for the Demon King.
A simple, dark-colored, vodka-based cocktail like a Black Russian
“The Witch of Endor”
Local magic woman who hesitantly summoned King Saul’s old mentor Samuel to give him military advice.
A Bloody Mary.
Enough said.
“The Leviathan”
An enormous, impenetrable sea monster with scales as hard as rock, fire from its mouth, and smoke from its nostrils.
Something deliciously salty like a dirty martini or
a Michelada
“The Behemoth”
Massive, powerful, grass-eating land creature which will be defeated at the end of the world.
Something earthy and sippable, like scotch or dark tequila, with optional honey, in a heavy-bottomed glass
Great thanks to Hey Alma’s Arielle Kaplan for much of this content!